Forty-eight hours of brainstorming and prototyping on how quantum technology can usher in social change.
Quantum Computing Hackathon
04-06 October 2024 || Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Venue: Platform Calgary, 407 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2K7
The Quantum Computing Hackathon offers quantum enthusiasts - students, business people, programmers, lateral thinkers, or designers - the opportunity to meet like-minded people, quickly develop innovative solutions in a cool event, expand their skills, and win cool prizes.
Application window CLOSED on September 10, 2024. Thank you to all applicants!
SDG Focus Themes
Participants
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Build a quantum solution on real hardware.
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Get to know startups, corporations, and investors.
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Meet our international quantum experts.
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Meet potential co-founders and win the opportunity to participate in the QAI Ventures global accelerator program.
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Build projects that have the potential to accelerate the development of the Global Sustainable Development Goals.
We seek highly motivated individuals interested in exploring Quantum in an interactive Hackathon setting. You will join a group of like-minded people with complementary coding, product development, management, or entrepreneurship skill sets.
During the 48-hour hackathon, participants work in groups to develop solutions for the SDGs or for a challenge that a sponsor provides.
Quantum experts, corporate partners, the QAI Ventures team, and quantum hardware providers will support participants and provide critical infrastructure.
The hackathon will end with a final pitch competition, during which the teams present their solutions to a jury and receive feedback.
Sponsors
Innovation catalyst: Open innovation and brand awareness through participation in a community that tests and develops new products, visionary ideas, and concrete projects.
Talent acquisition: An ideal platform for observing and evaluating talent in real work situations.
Technology trends: Insights into new technologies, industry trends, and their influence on business models.
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Quantum technologies can contribute to the development goal of zero hunger by improving agricultural efficiency, optimizing food distribution, and enabling more sustainable practices. At the GenQ Quantum Computing Hackathon, innovators are invited to find new ways to end hunger.